Last Stand, along with other environmental organizations, is trying to monitor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service actions that could lead to a down-listing of the endangered status of the Florida Key Deer. In order to change status under the Endangered Species Act, six...

The recovery from Hurricane Irma is still under way, and we’re mindful that many donors’ priorities are with the health and human service agencies on the front lines serving those in need. We also recognize that environmental service organizations will be...

The pressure is on the Monroe Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to relax or remove restrictions on development in Big Pine and No Name Keys that currently exist to protect Key Deer and Lower Keys Marsh Rabbits. On July 18th, Last Stand presented a statement to the...

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You get what you pay for. Gov. Scott consistently cut funding for water quality and environmental protection. Now scientists don't have the data to predict problems, so there is no effective response to red tide and algae blooms. ... See more

Despite rising threats from pollution fueled by increasing development and climate change, Florida has repeatedly cut back on monitoring its water and providing critical data that scientists need to understand how problems like algae blooms and red tide occur. ... See more

What’s called &qout;the largest municipal-backed solar project in the nation&qout; was announced Friday by the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA). In conjunction with 12 Florida municipal electric utilities and NextEra Florida Renewables, the large-scale solar energy project will &qout;provide ... ... See more

Here is an expert's view of potential to fix the Turkey Point Cooling Canal pollution of the aquifer. 60 years is too long, the alternative of conventional cooling towers should be implemented to stop the source of pollution. ... See more

Florida Power & Light’s cleanup of polluted water seeping from its Turkey Point nuclear pl...

Last Stand is encouraging it's Facebook friends to Take the Pledge and skip the straw. DEP pledge is for one week but this is an easy way to permanently reduce plastic use that often ends up polluting waters of the Flordia Keys. ... See more